Posted by Susan J on January 27, 2004, at 13:00:43
In reply to Dysthymia anyone?, posted by cubic_me on January 27, 2004, at 10:54:05
> I've just been diagnosed with dysthymia with major depressive episodes. I kinda knew I had it, but its never been 'official'.
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> Has anyone else here got it? What's helped you?When I'm just mildly depressed (constant though), making sure I have a good regimen I adhere to helps me a lot. I make sure I get enough sleep, I exercise, I eat right, I stay away from dysfunctional relationships.... I also take Vitamin B 50 complex that my doc recommended for energy levels. Sorry if this is TMI -- Don't know if you are a man or woman, but I'm female, and while dysthymic, I can get *really* depressed the weekend before my period. Had to change birth control Rx to get that fixed.
That's enough to keep me fairly decent if I'm not dealing with a major depressive episode....but then, this past major episode has lasted almost 2 years....I dunno if I'll get back to dysthymia. While not great, it was manageable.
Hang in there. :-)
poster:Susan J
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